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Over 20 years in U.S. Army Aviation. Experience with leadership, management, training, evaluation, and maintenance. Qualified as a CH/MH-47D/F/G Standardization Instructor, Hold FAA Airframe, and Powerplant Certificate. Trained and experienced as an Army academic instructor, writer, and program developer. Combat Veteran of numerous deployments. Possess a U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance.
Military Experiences
Jun 2006 - Aug 2012
NCOIC
CH-47D/F Standardization Instructor for Army Aviation Flight Test Directorate (AFTD). Responsible for ensuring the airworthiness of aircraft during and after maintenance has been performed. Performs Maintenance Operational Checks ensuring correct operation of aircraft components post maintenance. Senior Research Development Test & Evaluation Non Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) at the Redstone Test Center; serves as the subject matter expert on the CH/MH-47 helicopters during developmental flight testing; provides technical data to flight test programs and standardization evaluation for
Jan 2005 - Oct 2005
Standardization Instructor
Flight Engineer Instructor for the Enlisted Standardization Flight Engineer Instructor Course for the Army, conducted Small Group Instruction; academic and in flight crewmember training and evaluation in both U.S. Army and allied flight engineers, performed Flight Instruction duties supporting all CH47 Aircraft Qualification courses.
Highlighted Duties:
• Provides expertise in an array of aviation operations, techniques, and maintenance training for military forces of up to 200 personnel
• Employ communications skills and interpersonal abilities to lead value-added presentations; specialize
Jun 1999 - Jan 2004
Flight Engineer Instructor
Performed major maintenance on Army helicopters performing removal, inspection and installation of major and sub components of the aircraft. Conducted both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance inspection on aircraft. Demonstrated troubleshooting and high disciplined maintenance utilizing Army Aviation acceptable practices. Served as an aircraft crewman responsible for the safe operation and utilization of the aircraft, primary maintainer and responsible for accurate record keeping of the aircrafts maintenance actions.
Highlighted Duties:
• Served as a Team Leader, Squad Leader, FI FE
May 1993 - May 1999
Flight Engineer
Performed major maintenance on Army helicopters performing removal, inspection and installation of major and sub components of the aircraft. Conducted both scheduled and unscheduled maintenance inspection on aircraft. Demonstrated troubleshooting and high disciplined maintenance utilizing Army Aviation acceptable practices. Served as an aircraft crewman responsible for the safe operation and utilization of the aircraft, primary maintainer and responsible for accurate record keeping of the aircrafts maintenance actions.
Highlighted Duties:
• Served as a Maintainer, Team Leader, Squad Leader,
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